Descriptive Language in Narratives
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Objective
I can add descriptive language to my narrative to paint a clearer picture for the reader.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 4:42Vetted channel
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Practice
5 questions
Explain what is meant by "descriptive language" in narratives and provide two examples of descriptive phrases that could enhance a story.
In the video, the metaphor "Billy's legs are noodles" is used. Create your own metaphor to describe a character's emotions and explain how it adds depth to the narrative.
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Exit ticket
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“Write a descriptive sentence about a stormy night that engages at least three of the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell). Write a descriptive sentence about a character's excitement that uses a metaphor and explain how this metaphor enhances the reader's understanding of the character's emotions.”
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